- Chemeketa has seven locations in Oregon's Wilamette Valley. Students appreciate our diversity and the opportunity to earn the first two-years of their university degree at a fraction of the cost. We also provide training in over thirty career fields.
School Highlights
Chemeketa Community College serves 12,541 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 12,541 students
- In-state tuition: $5,076
- Out-state tuition: $11,232
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,000 teachers has grown by 32% over five years.
Chemeketa Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,000 staff
192 staff
Number of Programs Offered
106
44
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chemeketa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Chemeketa Community College diversity score of 0.66 is equal to the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,541 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
4,237 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
8,304 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
125 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,237 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
8,304 students
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
20%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
50%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1936%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,800
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,076 is more than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,232 is more than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,076
$4,172
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,232
$6,738
Tuition Notes
In-state: $ 141 per credit (tuition+fees)
Out-of-state: $312 per credit (tuition+fees)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
75%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,875
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Chemeketa Community College district covers more than 2,600 square miles in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley, including Marion, Polk, most of Yamhill and part of Linn counties. Our largest campus is located in Salem. We also have locations in Dallas,? Woodburn, Brooks and our new Yamhill Valley campus in McMinnville. We offer credit and non-credit classes, workshops, seminars, and special programs in more than 25 locations throughout the college district. Classes meet during the day, evening, weekends, and online. Chemeketa has four areas of study. Career and Technical Education porgrams train students who want to qualify for work in specific fields. We offer more than 40 professional-technical training programs. College transfer courses are for students who wish to continue their education at a four-year college or university. Through lifelong learning we offer many credit and non-credit classes, workshops and short courses. Developmental skill building classes are offered for people who want to learn basic reading, writing, mathematics, and study skills; finish high school; or learn English as a second language. Chemeketa is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Chemeketa Community College cost?
Chemeketa Community College's tuition is approximately $5,076 for In-State students and $11,232 for Out-State students.
What schools are Chemeketa Community College often compared to?
Chemeketa Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Chemeketa Community College?
The acceptance rate of Chemeketa Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Chemeketa Community College's ranking?
Chemeketa Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Largest student body and Most Programs Offered.
In what neighborhood is Chemeketa Community College located?
Chemeketa Community College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Salem, OR.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Chemeketa Community College is Institute of Technology (0.7 miles away)
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Location
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Institute of Technology
Private for-profit
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Salem, OR 97305
(503) 363-9001
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 363-9001
0.7 miles
Enrollment: 425 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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Private for-profit
1684 Clay St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 121 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Phagans School of Beauty
Private for-profit
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
2.7 miles
Enrollment: 81 students Minority enrollment: 73%
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Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
27.7 miles
Enrollment: 7,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $5,105 Out-state tuition: $1,192 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Private for-profit
8345 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
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